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Lemon Garlic Rosemary Pasta

by Published: Jun 28, 2016 Updated: May 27, 2020

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Buttery angel hair pasta with fresh and vibrant flavors of lemon, garlic and rosemary is a satisfying side dish or vegetarian main course.

Closeup view of angel hair pasta garnished with lemon and rosemary in a white bowl.

The fresh and vibrant flavors of butter, lemon, fresh rosemary and garlic come together into something spectacular in this pasta dish!  I have the biggest rosemary bush growing right now and always try to cook with it when I can.

Front closeup view of lemon garlic pasta in a white bowl by a patterned napkin.

My mama gave the the rosemary bush in a huge pot that sits beside my side porch.  Hmmmm… what ELSE can I do with rosemary?!  I love it!  I ate this with delicious pork tenderloin that I grilled today for another post (recipe coming very soon!).  But I could also eat this as a meal on its own for sure!

Overhead view of pasta in a white bowl by a patterned napkin on a wood surface.

 The kitchen still has the aromatics of rosemary, lemon and garlic and smells sooooo good!

Front closeup view of lemon pasta in a white bowl by a fork and a patterned napkin.

This is certainly a quick and easy dish if you’re pushed for time. If you love rosemary, lemon, garlic and buttery pasta as much as I do, this recipe is sure to be a winner.  Enjoy!

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A white bowl of pasta topped with lemon and rosemary by a patterned napkin.

Lemon Garlic Rosemary Pasta

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3.5 from 2 reviews
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 4 side servings
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Description

Angel hair pasta with the fresh, vibrant flavors of lemon, garlic and rosemary is a quick and easy side dish!

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked according to package directions and drained
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 ½ tablespoons)
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  2. While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic, butter, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is golden brown (about 3 ½ to 4 minutes).
  3. Add lemon juice, rosemary and lemon zest. Stir well and remove from heat.
  4. When pasta has finished cooking, drain in a colander. Return pasta to pot (or a medium serving bowl) and add lemon and rosemary mixture. Toss well to coat evenly.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Boil
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: lemon garlic rosemary pasta

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  1. Claire

    I thought it looked to good so I halved the recipe to make a smaller portion. I found the flavor to be so overpowering it didn’t taste good. However that could be my personal preference, just thought someone might like to know that it is a really really strong flavor.

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  3. amy

    I love angel hair pasta! This is a great way to cook pasta! Beautiful pictures!! Love the combination of lemon zest and butter!

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